Kenneth Cermak, a retired dentist, was found brutally beaten in his beach house following an evening playing pool at a local establishment. He was a frequent patron of the Corner Pocket Bar & Billiards, located at 30th Avenue and Portola Drive in Santa Cruz. A guest at Mr. Cermak's home was also severely beaten but survived the attack.

If you have information about this case, please call Sheriff's Investigations at (831) 454-7620 or email.